Derby Prep splits; Come home times

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

FYI American Lion's come home was into a stiff wind. It was better than it looked.

Because it was 9fs - the additional 1/16th of a mile was run into the wind.

Yet, Shadowbdancing's final time was almost 7.5 points slower on a parallel time chart, but his final figure was only 6 slower. Almost like it was somehow slightly rewarding to run an extra half furlong into it.

[richard]

Since this unusual analysis comes up I'll add my 2 cents. It would seem that if the wind is not "too" stiff, running into it would help some horses. they would be able to consume more oxygen per breathe aided by the force of the oncoming oxygen bearing breeze. thus, more power.